Services
Diabetes Self-Management Training Class*
A seven-hour class for people with diabetes and a support person.
- Recommended for people newly diagnosed with diabetes, those who need a refresher course or for people who are poorly controlled
- Comprehensive class includes information about the disease process, medications, carbohydrate counting and healthy eating, complications, blood glucose monitoring, exercise and stress management
- Daytime or evening hours available
- Taught by Certified Diabetic Educators
*ZCH’s Diabetes Self-Management Education class is certified by the State of Michigan and has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association for Quality Self-Management Education. Check with your insurance provider about your benefits.
Individual Training and Meter Training
For those with diabetes, pre-diabetes or gestational diabetes.
One-on-one appointments with a registered nurse/certified diabetes education, registered dietitian and/or a medical social worker.
- Instruction on insulin, intensive insulin therapy, insulin pump training, meter training , continuous glucose monitoring and Byetta or Symlin administration
- Meter training, which includes a free meter
- Accommodations made for those who have learning, vision, hearing or language barriers
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Individual appointments with a Registered Dietitian to help patients achieve:
- Blood glucose goals
- Optimal blood lipid levels
- Appropriate calories for reasonable weight
- An understanding of carbohydrate counting
- Improved health through optimal nutrition
Physician consultation with an endocrinologist
Dr. Philip Tate is a specialist in endocrinology, providing care for diabetes, thyroid problems and other conditions of the endocrine system. He is the medical director of The Diabetes Center. Learn more about Dr. Philip Tate.
